PC Hell: How to Remove UPDMGR.EXE

UPDMGR.EXE
Removal Instructions and Help

What is UPDMGR.EXE?

The UPDMGR.EXE file is most commonly associated with EUniverse's KeenValue software, however Earthlink Total Access uses a similarly named file in its installation package. The KeenValue software version is generally located in the following directory:

c:\program files\common files\updmgr\

and if you are using Hijackthis, you will spot the following entry associated with KeenValue.

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [updmgr] C:\Program Files\Common files\updmgr\updmgr.exe

The file updmgr.exe is an updater program for EUniverse's programs KeenValue, IncrediFind, and PerfectNav. In prior versions of Kazaa, Keenvalue was installed. Although these programs have now been discontinued by EUniverse, you should still remove this file from your system.

How do I Remove UPDMGR.EXE?

Because the file is running in the background of Windows, the best way to completely eliminate it is to proceed with a removal process in Safe Mode.

1) Start Windows in Safe Mode by pressing F8 as the computer is booting and choosing Safe Mode.

2) Open My Computer and double-click on Drive C, Program Files, Common Files. In this directory, you'll find the updmgr folder.

3) Right-click on the UPDMGR folder and delete it from your system. Then close the windows and return to your desktop.

4) Click on Start, Run and type REGEDIT and press Enter.

5) In the Registry Editor click the pluses(+) next to the following keys

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

Software

Microsoft

Windows

CurrentVersion

Run

6) In the right-hand column, find the entry for UPDMGR, right click on it and delete it.

7) Close the Registry Editor and reboot your computer

What if I have Incredifind, KeenValue, or PerfectNav installed as well?

Although these programs from EUniverse have now been discontinued, you may want to remove the rest of these programs as well. EUniverse has provided removal programs that you can download to your computer and run to automatically remove the rest of the files, registry entries, and such. Use the links below to save these files to your desktop.

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